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FOREIGN.

LONDON, March ga rumor is current
that the appointment of Balfour to the Irish
chief secretaryship is only temporary, and
that other cabinet changes are meditated.
England and Germany, It Is asserted. will
endeavor to effect an amicable settlement Of
the dispute between Zanzibar and Portugal
A sensation has been caused at Chatham
by the suspension of foreman in govern
ment works there 1t Is alleged that the
man has been guilty Of revealing important
secret naval designs to the United States
and Russian governments.
1t Is officially stated that the Marquis Of
Lothian will succeed Balfour as secretary Of
state for Scotland.
The Duchess of Richmond is dead.
ROME, March 8.-Cardinal Gibbons shows
Q marked tendency toward choosing Santa
Maria in Trasteyere as his titular church.
This Is the Oldest and most interesting OF the
Roman basilicas. The Cardinal will take
possession probably on the 10th. The Pope
Is writing an encyclical ON the subject Of
socialism. He will treat concisely of social
problems, distinguishing the good and law
tul from the dangerous and unchristian com
binations.
MADRID, March 8.-Gen. Castillo has re-
signed the Office Of minister Of war and will
be succeeded by Gen. Cassala.
LONDON, March ga draughtsman named
Terry, employed at Chatham Dock Yards,
has been publicly dismissed for selling in.
formation. The army estimates which have
just been issued amount to Il, ,393, 800 pounds,
being an increase Of 160, 700 pounds.
The Stanley expedition for the relief Of
Emin Bay, arrived at Simmonstown, Cape Of
Good Hope today. The expedition will take
the supplies awaiting IL at Slmmonstown,
proceed on its journey tonight
VIENNA, March SIT is reported that
Emperor Francis Joseph in private conyer-
sation, denied that Russia had formally
withdrawn from the triple alliance.
CoNsTANTINoPLE March S.-The funeral
Of G. Harris Heap, late United States consul
general, took place today. Sir William A.
White, British Ambassador, and Mrs. and
Miss White were present with the whole
diplomatic body. and all prominent members
Of the American and English society here.
The coffin was conveyed to the English GEM
etery at Scutarlon on board the English en-
bassy's launch, the cortege following on the
Imogene, the steam yacht attached TO the
English embassy. Rev. George Washington.
chaplain CT the British embassy, conducted
the funeral services, Canon Curtis assisting.
Turkish General Darmes escorted the cor
tege through the streets Of Constantinople.
PARIS, March s.-Paul Henry Corentin
Feval, French novelist. Is dead.
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on the other these are Die signers
A short remonstrance sent from the women
of Deerinn is signed as follows:
An important Banking Bill.

In the House of Representatives this
morning, Mr.. Fogg of Portland presented
bill to change very materially certain parts
of the Revised Statutes fayoIing the bank
ing laws Of the State. by this bill the num-
Der of directors of national bank who may
become officers of a savings bank is limited
to two. Sec. 9J of the chapter on banking
would be Iamended so that all bonds ex-
ecuted by the bank officers after July 1, 1887,
shall, at TIE expiration of ten years from
date thereof, be deemed insufficient. The
trustees. in lieu of such bonds, may insure at
the expense of the bank with some fidelity or
guarantee company, which shall be satlsfac-
tory to the bank examiner for the faithful
discharge of the duties OF the treasurer, as
sistant treasurer and such other clerks.
as may be employed in such sums as they
decide TO be necessary for the safety OF the
funds in the custody Of the corporations.
Section 100 would be amended so asato allow
sayings banks to invest IN the. munlclpal
bonds of Kansas and Nebraska ia addition
to those already provided; and also in the
bonds Of any water company in the State ac-
tually engaged in supplying water to any
city or town having not less than $500 inhab-
itaqts. Section 119 would also be amended so
that the bank examiner would not be obllg-
ed to make more than one examination OF
the savings OF loan and trust companies Of
of the state, instead of two examinations.
Two examinations were made necessary by
the law of 1883. 1t was at that session also
that the salary OF the Bank Examiner was
raised.
Practice of Medicine.
Senator Sleeper introduced today bill to
regulate the practice of medicine. He thinks
that the quacks win not have the nerve tC
fight it out just at this time. The bill pro.
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RAILWAY MATTERS.

NEW ENGLAND RAILROADS TO coxsIDER
THE INTERSTATE LAW.
A circular signed by Presidents Watrous,
Choate, Bliss, Morey, Lord. Phillips, Whit
ney and Vice President Shinn has been Is
sued for meeting at the Presidents Office
Of the Lowell Road. March 10, at II o'clock
a. m, for the purpose Of considering the ef-
feet upon the railroads Of New England Of
the Interstate commerce law, and agreeing
upon such uniform action as may be neces-
sary OF expedient to carry out the require
ments OF said law. IL Is expected that every
company will be represented by at least one
of its executive officers, assisted by the head
of its traffic department.
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FOUND DEAD.
A Baptist Clergyman Murdered In the
chlckasaw Nation.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, March s.-News has
just reached here that Rev. Frank! Belmont,
Baptist minister, was found dead. Saturday
evening. in the Chickasaw Nation. He left
Northwest Arkansas two weeks ago for Col
orado, where his daughter resides, and where
he intended investing in real estate. He had
a team Of horses and nearly $1,000, and trav-
eled overland. His dead body was found on
the banks of a stream and from q cut on the
head and other bruises, indications are that
he had been murdered. No money or yalua-
bles were found on his person.
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Cumberland ministerial Association.

The Cumberland Association of COngrega-
tional ministers met at the Preble House
yesterday forenoon. There was a full at
tendance. Following was the programme;
Greek Exegesis, /. Cor. 10: 2s, 20. Rev. +. 7.
Bayley
The Prayer Meeting. Rev. Il. NJ. Cousins.
The Grounds Of D0ctrinal Toleration. Rev. Z.
M. Howe.
Pastoral Visitation. Rev. J. NJ. Lowden.
Sermon Outline. Rev. III. q. Mcknight. = ~
Book Review "Bo0k Optional" Rev. ,. n
Perkins.
After the literary exercises the members Of
the Association dined together.
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RHODE ISLAND DEMOCRACY.
State Convention at Providence
Declaration Of PrInclples-State
Officers Nominated.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., March s.-The Demo-
cratic State Convention assembled in Black
stone ball this morning. Charles E. German
of this city was chosen temporary chairman,
and made an address in which he reviewed
the career of the administration and the po-
litical situation in this State. The platform
adopted renews and confirms congratulations
and trust in the National Administration. 1t
views with alarm the continuance of the ex-
listing Republican organization in power in
this State, during whose control unjust and
unwise laws have been enacted, the enact
ment of just and necessary constitutional
and legal reforms has been persistently re-.
sisted. and the laws of the State have been
unequally enforced for partizan purposes.
The Republican party has lowered the quail
fications for office. corrupted the ballot, and
finally has so shocked the sense of the people
by its open disregard Of decency and fitness
in the creation of Offices and in appointments
to them that large number of the most res
pectable Republicans themselves have in
public indignation meetings and through the
press, and by their action as independent and
patriotic citizens, condemned its conduct and
rebelled from its organization. The true in
terests of the State demand such revision
abolish the registry tax now imposed upon
native born citizens. and which for the last
S5 years has been the source of political cor
ruption, making money the qualification for
Office, instead of intelligence, capacity and
character; ID, abolish all determinations
now made against naturalized lcitizens and
place them on an equal basis with native
born citizens. Third. Forbid members Of
the judicial department Of the State from
holding other offices, either legislative or ad-
ministrative. Also that the laws of the State
should be so amended as fret, to provide rea-
sonable rules for the requirement and exer-
else of the right of the elective franchise;
second, prevent and severely punish bribery;
third, to provide schools for the education Of
children, particularly those engaged in labor
including those speaking a foreign language;
fourth, for the enforcement of laws limiting
the hours of labor, preventing truancy and
protecting the employed; fifth, to establish
bureau of industrial statistics similar to
those already in successful operation in other
States; sixth, TO protect the whole people by
just necessary and prudent laws. And finally
we declare that the laws of the State should
be enforced with impartiality.
The nominations we're: For Governor,
James w. Davis of Pawtucket; for Lieuten-
ant Governor, Samuel r. Houey of Newport
Secretary of State, Edwin d. McGuiness of
this city; Attorney General, ZiLay0. Slocum
of Gloster: General Treasurer, John G. Perry
of South Kingston.
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LONDON, March 8.-The Daily News conf
menting on the death Of Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher says: HE leaves no system either
Of theology or of church government HIS
influence, except as personal recollection,
ends with his death. He was for Americans
the great expositor Of his time. He was
great preacher, and nothing but preacher.
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A FINANCIAL PANIC
At st. John, N. g., Caused by Fall
ure of the Maritime Bank.
Several Large Firms on the Brink OF
Bankruptcy.

ST. JOHN, N. b., March S.-The Maritime
Bank Of Canada has suspended payment,
with liabilities of about S1,250.O00. A CON-
mercial panic prevails, and several large
firms are reported as being on the verge OF
bankruptcy. The Maritime Banks failure
is supposed to have been preeipitated by the
collapse of Samuel Schofeld, agent of the
Furness line of steamers, who assigned with
heavy liabilities, through losses incurred in
deal and lumber shipments TO England.
The suspension Of the bank has been fol-
lowed by the failure Of r. n & J. Stewart,
and of Guy Bevan & Co., of this city, two Of
the largest lumber firms in this province.
The news Of these failures has caused a
great sensation, and panic prevails in busi-
ness circles.
[LATER.l
The failure of the Maritime Bank Of New
Brunswick has created tremendous sensa-
tion and commercial and financial circles
have been greatly excited all day. When
the suspension was first reported, innumera-
BILE rumors affecting the standing of other
concerns obtained circulation, but these, in a
great measure, were without foundation. 1t
is known that the banks suspension has
been chiefly brought about by complk kations
with two extensive numbering firms, which
are engaged in an immense business, but so
far no details as to the condition of the In
stitution's affairs has been given to the pub
lie. Probably the most immediate cause Of
the failure was the return to the bank Of a
quantity of English exchange. The New
Brunswick government kept its account
with the Maritime Bank, but what amount
was held to its credit is unknown. The
stockholders in the bank are under double
liability, so there is every probability that
the notes which are first lien, and possibly
the deposits, viii be made good. The bank
paid 8 per cent interest, which is higher
rate than that paid by any other banking in
stitution in St. John, and the deposits are
very large, many Of the dcpositors being
persons who can poorly afford to suffer loss.
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A sanquet and speeches.

NASHUA, N H, March S-The LincolnClu5
this evening Many prominent Republicans
were present, and fully 800 people enter
tained. President G. w. Stevens, presided,
and the exercises were unusually interesting.
The speakers of the evening were: Col.
Charles I'll. Sawyer of Dover; John c. Line
han, Penacook; Charles r. Corning, Con-
cord; Hon. Charles Burns, Wilton; Frank
ID. Currier of Canaan; Hon. VIM Z. Chand-
Ter, Concord; Hon. Charles Holman, Con-
gresham j. 81. Gallinger, Concord Capt. H.
B. Atherton, 0. G. Moore Of Nashua. The
banquet was a decided success.
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BROOKLYN, n. Y, March "a mass
rial meeting in honor Of Gen. John A.
Logan was held at the Academy OF Music
this evening. Minute guns were fired from
Ito o'clock, and when the hour Of meeting
came fully 5000 persons bearing tickets OF
invitation were present. The house was ap-
propriately draped and music was furnished
by chorus and orchestra. Many prominent
citizens and Grand Army men were present.
Ex-Mayor Seth Low delivered an address,
and was followed by Senator Cullom Of
Illinois. who gave an eloquent eulogy OF the
dead soldier
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A Prize Fight.

'knock-outs" in the history of the prize ring
occurred at Hammond, Ind, yesterday
morning. The contestants were John Doher-
ty and VIM. G. Cranston. As soon as the
men had shaken hands, Doherty led with his
Highlander on the jugular, which put him
to sleep for ten minutes. The fight lasted
just II seconds and with the exception Of
the Conley-C Clements fight on Dec. nth, 1885,
which lasted three and one-half seconds, is
probably the shortest on record.
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RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
One Man Fatally and Four Badly
Injured.

MOUNT HoLLY.N. j., March S.-A passen-
ger train on the Pemberton and Hightstown
branch of the Pennsylvania railroad was
ditched at Sheron tonight by broken rail.
The mail car was burned with the mails.
Mail Clerk A. A: Perrine was fatally and
Conductor Levi Wilson, Baggage Master ID.
Rogers and Engineer Aaron Rogers were
badly injured
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Miss coodselrs Hundred years.

NoRwALK, Conn.,, March s.-Mrs. Prs
ella Goodsell, celebrated her one hundredth
birthday at the residence of he son on Sat-
urday afternoon, and a large number Of rela-
tives and friends were present. Like mosts
extremely aged people she is little deaf
but is able to catch the ideas which visiting
friends wish to convey. She belongs to
family noted for longevity. Her grandfather
died at the age of 101, and her father and
mother lived to be very old.
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Woman Suffrage.

In the House, this morning, more remon-
strances were received from women of Port
land who do not believe in Woman Suffrage.
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tanning Going to Europe.
onIy one Freight Train Moved.

PITTsBURe, Pa, March s.-Only one
freight train was moved on the Pittsburg
division Of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad,
was reported that the crew had orders to
leave II at COnnellsville. The strike Is
spreading, however, and matters are becom-
ing complicated. Freight fremen joined the
strikers this morning and passengers fire.
gn sh; ~ ~ ,s, Do
ciDated,
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Lost Their Places by the Strike.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, March SIT was de-
cldsd late last night, by the job printers who
walked out week ago, to declare the strike
off and return to work. The proprietors de-
cided to receive their employees again, but
not as union men, They pledged themselves
never to recognize tho union again. News
paper printers took no action. Tie pr0prie-
tors will refuse to receive them back, as they
are rapidly filling the places Of the strikers,
new men.
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Another DefauIter.

ALLENTOWN. Pa, March S.-Edgar Thomp-
son, freight clerk at the Lehigh and Susque-
hanna freight depot, has been missing since
last Wednesday night. 1t has been ascer-
tained that he dealt in stocks and transac-
ton amounting to $4,000 or 5000 day. BY
sharp practice he has involved others. the
amount being variously estimated at from
$4,000 to $4,000.
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Under the overfIowIng Waters.

Mssisspni has am nnnSated tbs S'f1cw tracE Of tbs
Memphis and Little Rock road from Hope
hled, opposite this city. TO Madison, Ark, a
distance OF 40 miles. making travel impracti-
cable. The west bank Of the river from
Missouri Is almost wholly under water. The
levees below the city are still intact.
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A skating Challenge.

MONTREAL, March 7.-Axel Paulsen. the
Norwegian skater, has challenged Frank
Dowd, the Canadian champion, to skate him
in Christia, Norway, next year. from two to
fifty miles for the championship Of the world.
Dowd is to be allowed $3.50 for expenses. He
is by far the fastest rink skater in the world,
but in long track the chances will be very
much in favor of Paulsen.
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A Murder at Grand Falls.

BosToN, March S.-A st. John, N. b. spe-
ciai says that at Grand Falls, in the northern
part Of the province, two pedlars, named
Blake. and Kelley, were assaulted on the
10th OF last month, by man named Seer
way and several Frenchmen. Kelley has
since died, and Blake is now at the point of
death. Seerway has been arrested, and Off
GERS are after the Frenchmen.
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The wabash western Railroad.

ST. LOUIS, March S.--Articles Of re-incor-
poration of the Wabash Railroad, under the
name of the Wabash Western railroad were
filed with the Secretary Of State at Jefferson
City today. The incorporators are Thomas
E. I. Wells of Hartford, Conn, and A. A
Talmage and James +. Howe Of st. Louis.
The capital stock is $50, 100000.
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Action Of a RaIIwax companx.

CHICAGO. March S.-The Illinois Central
Railway Company gave notice today of a
withdrawal from all pools. This action af-
fects all western, southern and northwestern
pools and is supposed to mean hurried col
lapse Of the combinations. and that roads
will be compelled to take independent action
In reference to the observance Of the
interstate law.
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A Schooner capsized.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, March S.-Schooner
capsized when off Pond Point, Milford, at
noon to-day, and the wife of Capt. Osborn
was drowned. The crew were picked up by
tug Florence, of Stratford and brought to
this city. The body of Mrs. Osborn was re-
covered.
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Fatally Injured.

CHICAGO, March S.--A big fly wheel in the
machine shop of North Chicago rolling mills
flew TO pieces this afternoon, hurting huge
fragments of iron in every direction. One
piece struck Frederick Allen in the chest ex-
posing his heart and lungs. He will die
James Ryan was also fatally hurt.
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The woolen manufacturers met in Augusta
to-day to discuss the labor bill. There was
Archibald Linn, ST the Hartland mills, Louis
Anderson, of Skowhegan, William Dobson,
of Pittsfeld, A. F. Bradbury, of Dexter, and
Me ssrs. Clarke, of Vassalboio, and Thomp-
son, of East Madison. They approvd the 10
hour bill now before the legislature in all
except the clause that allows women to
work only go hours year over time. They
say that this margin Of overtime ought to be
increased to 100 houas at least, possible
more. The woolen mills often want to run
extra hours to meet sudden orders. Such n
press Of work is likely to come for two or
three weeks about four times year. Un-
less the law can be changed to allow the
women to do this extra work, they fear they
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PUBLIC NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given, that hearing will he
had before the Judiciary Committee on WEDNES-
DAY, March 9, at O'Clock, on a bill TO reduce
fees In the Municipal Court in Portland In con-
nection with lbels, monitions, &c in LIQUOR eases
ANDREW p. WISMELL
marbdtdSn nd
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Probably an Internal Machine.

A package has been received at the dead
letter office which was mailed In Boston, and
addressed TO the Prince Of Wales, London,
England. IL was held for postage. When
opened 1t was found to contain brass figure
OF Christ, evidently detacehd from a small
cruicidx, and a small glass tube containing
white liquid, and having two wires running
through the tube and projected from both
ends. A paper enclosed contained i'm
coherent sentences. The dead letter officials
were apprehensiye that the glass tube might
be AN internal machine, as Il was carefully
packed In cotton and they are trying TO find
some one who will test the explosive quail
ties Of the liquid, If 1t has any.
Secretary Manning Going to Europe.
Secretary Manning is going to Europe for
his health. He sails from New York Tues
day, and will be accompanied by his wife
and family and Treasurer Jordan.
A Judge Resigns
Last evening Hon. Arthur Macarthur. as
slstant justice Of the Supreme Court OF the
District of Columbia, at present holding a
criminal court, handed his resignation to
President Cleveland, to take effect April fst
next.
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Found Dead on the Track.

BRUNSWICK, March s.--Tuesday morning.
the body of man was found lying beside
the railroad track. at Morrilps crossing In
Topsham. Investigation shows that the de-
ceased was Ralph Morton, shoemaker, who
had been employed at Norway, Richmond
and other places. He had been drinking
and died from exposure. His age was2S
years. Mr.. Morton was the son of Station
Agent Morton Of South Paris,
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MAINE.
Rangor,s plseased Cattle.

BANGOR. March Seattle Commissioners
Bailey and Bell inspected the herd of Mr..
w. c. Miller of Bangor, Tuesday, who re-
Gently killed COW afflicted with tuberculo-
sis, and sent her lungs to Augusta. DR..
Bailey found one other COW in his herd with
well marked symptoms of tuberculosis. Mr..
Miller has thrown her back on the man of
whom he bought her. DR.. Bailey ordered
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EXECUTIVE MANSION,
r.sarN1ToN ID. a.. March 8.
GROVER CLEVELAND.

HIs. HtItFV WuFU BfecNtT. , .,-, ,... n
Accept my heart felt sympathy in this hour Of
our bereavement with the hope that coniort
nay be youchsafed from the heaeyRly source you
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Hawkers and PeddIars.

The judiciary committee have drafted and
will report tomorrow a bill increasing the
license on hawkers and peddlars. Those
hawkers only who deal in fish, fruit and pro-
visions will be exempted from licenses.
Others will pay, if the bill passes, teams $50
instead OF $40 for retail trade, and 500 in
stead of $50 for wholesale trade The bin
does not apply to commercial travelars
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shall be compelled to employ tramp men
weavers from Massachusetts in their pl aces.
But the manufacturers are pleased with the
idea of ten-hour basis. Last May their as
adopting a ten-hour day without waiting for
a law
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Knox COUNTY Supreme Court.
Republican Nominations.
nproyoments at Bar narbor.
A Rough Passage.

RocKLANp. March s.-Fisbing schooner
Oracle Young, Capt J. W.Whitman, arrived
today frsm the Banks, with 5000 pounds Of
glalbut consigned to Stephen Chase & Co..
The schooner was fitted out by r. Fred Gre
& Co., OF this city. The schooner sailed
from here four weeks ago. She reports
rough time. Three men were washed over
board, but all were saved
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Mean daily bar. 80 .2l0 Maximum ther....43.0
Mean daily ther. S2.4 Minimum ther...162
Mean daily DIV pt.2Ol Max. vel. wind 21 NV
Mean daily hum.. ...02.3 Total precip.-.. %
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THE MAINE STATE PRESS,
THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, March 0.
The indications for New England are fair
weathe, warmer southerly winds.
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND, Me-, March 8, Rs7.